Bioplastics are no longer the exclusive realm of biodegradable or compostable
plastics made from natural materials such as corn or starch. In fact,
bioplastics are also being applied to degradable petroleum based plastics,
natural-based plastics that are not necessarily biodegradable and plastics
containing both petroleum-based and plant-based materials that could
biodegrade or not. Growing public concern regarding the environment, climate
change and constricted fossil fuel resources represent key drivers for
governments, companies, and researchers to unveil safer alternatives to
petroleum-based plastics.

The report reviews and analyses the worldwide market for Bioplastics for the
global and the regional markets including North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific,
South America and Rest of World. The regional markets further analyzed for 10
independent countries across North America - the United States, Canada and
Mexico; Europe - France, Germany, Italy, the United Kingdom and Rest of
Europe; Asia-Pacific - China, Japan and Rest of Asia-Pacific; South America -
Brazil and Rest of South America.

Bioplastic product categories analyzed in this study include Biodegradable
Bioplastics - Starch Based, Polylactic Acid and Other Biodegradable
Bioplastics; and Non-Biodegradable Bioplastics. The report also analyses the
global end-use markets for bioplastics comprising Packaging, Textiles,
Agriculture, Medical, Electronics and other applications such as food service
and automotive. Global market for Bioplastics to touch 1.9 million metric tons
by 2017 from an estimated 264 thousand metric tons in 2007, growing by a CAGR
of 22% during 2007-2017. The market for 2011 is estimated at 476 thousand
metric tons and expected to reach 574 thousand metric tons.

This 376 page global market report includes 246 rich data tables, supported
with meaningful and easy to understand graphical presentation, of market
numbers. The statistical tables represent the data for the global market
consumption volumes by geographic regions, Bioplastic types and application
areas. The report also profiles 49 key global players and 58 major players
across North America - 16; Europe - 20; Asia-Pacific - 19; and South America -
3. The report also provides the listing of the companies engaged in research
and development, processing, supplies and distribution of Bioplastics. The
global list covers the addresses, contact numbers and the website addresses of
231 companies.

Table of Contents

Product Code: CP013

Table of Contents

1. GLOBAL MARKET PERSPECTIVE

1.1. INTRODUCTION

1.2. PRODUCT OUTLINE

1.2.1. Definitions of Bioplastics

1.2.1.1. Associated Terms Defined

1.2.1.2. Requisite Certifications

1.2.2. Rationale behind the Use of Bioplastics

1.2.3. Key Uses and Applications of Bioplastics

1.2.4. Variation in Categories

1.2.5. Properties of Bioplastics

1.2.6. Major Categories of Bioplastics

1.2.6.1. Biodegradable/Compostable and Biobased Bioplastics

1.2.6.1.1. Starch-Based Resins

1.2.6.1.2. Polylactic Acid

1.2.6.1.3. Other Biodegradable Bioplastics

1.2.6.2. Non-Biodegradable but Biobased Bioplastics

1.2.6.2.1. Bio-Polyamides (Nylons)

1.2.6.2.2. Biopolyethylene (Bio-PE)

1.2.6.2.3. Biopolypropylene (PP)

1.2.7. Factors Propelling Growth for Bioplastics

1.2.7.1. An Illustration of Initiatives in the United States

1.2.7.2. Recycling Rates of Selected Products in 2009

1.3. APPLICATION ANALYSIS

1.3.1. Major End Use Applications

1.3.1.1. Packaging

1.3.1.2. Agriculture and Horticulture

1.3.1.3. Textiles

1.3.1.4. Medical

1.3.1.5. Electronics

1.3.1.6. Other Applications

1.3.2. Competitive Landscape

1.4. KEY MARKET TRENDS

1.4.1. High-Performance Bioplastics with New Additives

1.4.2. EU Told to Play a Proactive Role in Promoting Bioplastics Use

1.4.3. Auto Industry's Future and Bioplastics Go Hand in Hand

1.4.4. Biobased PET Prospect for Bottles Envisioned by Coke and Pepsi

1.4.5. Bioplastic Packaging Solutions: Can they Get Any Weirder?

1.4.5.1. Wood Pulp

1.4.5.2. Sugarcane

1.4.5.3. Vegetables

1.4.5.4. Mushrooms

1.4.5.5. Chicken Feathers

1.4.5.6. Milk

1.4.5.7. Tequila

1.4.6. Call for Transparent Guidelines on Bioplastics

1.4.6.1. Bio-Based

1.4.6.2. Plastic Waste Management

1.4.7. Booming Horizon on the Cards for Bioplastic Projects

1.4.7.1. Awareness Levels on the Rise

1.4.7.2. Sustained Investments to Continue

1.4.8. Green Plastic Now from Milk Curd

1.4.9. Future Cars to Reap “Fruits” of Bioplastics

1.4.10. Dutch Initiatives in the Arena of Bioplastics and Biofuels
Production

1.4.10.1. Focus of the Analysis

1.4.10.2. Results for the Netherlands

1.4.11. Hidden Potential of Sugarcane Unraveled by Bioplastics

1.4.12. Non-Edible Plant Sources Used to Develop Bioplastics

1.4.13. Bioplastics Yet to Attain Maturity

1.4.14. Bioplastics from Veggies Enabled by Bacteria

1.4.15. New Varieties of Bioplastics using Renewable Chemical Building
Blocks in the Offing

Chart 28: Global Market Analysis of Bioplastics Application in Packaging
(2007-2017) by Geographic Region - North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, South
America and Rest of World in Metric Tons

Chart 29: Glance at 2007, 2012 and 2017 Global Market Share of Bioplastics
Application in Packaging (%) by Geographic Region - North America, Europe,
Asia-Pacific, South America and Rest of World

Chart 30: Global Market Analysis of Bioplastics Application in Textiles
(2007-2017) by Geographic Region - North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, South
America and Rest of World in Metric Tons

Chart 31: Glance at 2007, 2012 and 2017 Global Market Share of Bioplastics
Application in Textiles (%) by Geographic Region - North America, Europe,
Asia-Pacific, South America and Rest of World

Chart 32: Global Market Analysis of Bioplastics Application in Agriculture
(2007-2017) by Geographic Region - North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, South
America and Rest of World in Metric Tons

Chart 33: Glance at 2007, 2012 and 2017 Global Market Share of Bioplastics
Application in Agriculture (%) by Geographic Region - North America, Europe,
Asia-Pacific, South America and Rest of World

Chart 34: Global Market Analysis of Bioplastics Application in Medical
(2007-2017) by Geographic Region - North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, South
America and Rest of World in Metric Tons

Chart 35: Glance at 2007, 2012 and 2017 Global Market Share of Bioplastics
Application in Medical (%) by Geographic Region - North America, Europe,
Asia-Pacific, South America and Rest of World

Chart 36: Global Market Analysis of Bioplastics Application in Electronics
(2007-2017) by Geographic Region - North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, South
America and Rest of World in Metric Tons

Chart 37: Glance at 2007, 2012 and 2017 Global Market Share of Bioplastics
Application in Electronics (%) by Geographic Region - North America, Europe,
Asia-Pacific, South America and Rest of World

Chart 38: Global Market Analysis of Bioplastics Application in Other
End-Use Areas (2007-2017) by Geographic Region - North America, Europe,
Asia-Pacific, South America and Rest of World in Metric Tons

Chart 39: Glance at 2007, 2012 and 2017 Global Market Share of Bioplastics
Application in Other End-Use Areas (%) by Geographic Region - North America,
Europe, Asia-Pacific, South America and Rest of World

2. REGIONAL MARKET PERSPECTIVE

Chart 40: The Projection of Key Market Region in terms of Growth Rate
(2007-2017) for Bioplastics by Geography - Asia-Pacific, South America, Europe
and North America